After banning social media apps in Nepal, a huge protest started, which has now taken violent form. The government had banned many social media apps including Facebook, YouTube and WhatsApp, handing over the rules. After this, 20 people died and 300 were injured in violent protests across the country. This is not the first time a country has banned social media. Even before this, many countries have done this. Let’s take a look at the list of these countries.

China

After the riots in Shinjiang province in 2009, the Chinese government banned companies like Facebook, X and Google. The government had imposed this ban to maintain political control, prevent anti -government information from reaching people and allegedly protect its citizens from foreign influence. This ban is still going on on foreign apps and only apps of local companies can be used here.

Iran

Since 2009, social media platforms have been banned in Iran and apps like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp cannot be accessed here. This ban was imposed as a result of anti -government movements. However, this ban could not succeed completely and now people here are using social media apps through VPN.

Turkas

Turki also banned apps like Facebook, YouTube and Wikipedia in the name of action and security against terrorism. This ban imposed in 2014 had to be removed in 2016. It proved to be a temporary ban and the government later had to withdraw its decision.

Egypt

Egypt took large -scale demonstrations in 2011 and is known as Arab Spring. Many people consider it to be the first big change through social media. Due to this demonstration across the country, the government there fell. After this, social media apps were banned here.

Pakistan

In India’s neighboring country, Pakistan was banned from 2021 to 2011 on YouTube, X and Ticketops. The Government of Pakistan had banned these platforms while taking action on allegations of hurting religious sentiments and spreading obscenity. However, later the decision had to be withdrawn.

Russia

After the war with Ukraine in 2022, Russia banned several apps including Facebook and Instagram. Russia said that these apps are promoting war propaganda. Now local apps are being promoted in their place.

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The youth of Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012 in Nepal, have launched a new fight against corruption and nepotism. This demonstration has become the identity of both the political consciousness and disappointment of the younger generation of Nepal. According to the Himalayan Times, protests against corruption and social media ban in New Baneshwar in Kathmandu became violent. During the clash, a generation jade protesting was injured by a bullet, however, he died during treatment at the civil hospital. Apart from this, more than 80 people have been injured.

Generation Z (youths born in 1997-2012) on Monday (8 September 2025) in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu attacked the federal parliament complex in New Baneshwar. The protesters were trying to enter the police barricades and climb the gates. The police released tear gas shells and water showers to stop them. Earlier, the protesters had resolved to remain peaceful, but the atmosphere turned violent during March towards Parliament House.

#Watch Nepal | Protest Turned Violent in Kathmandu as People Stagked A Massive Protest Against The Ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Other Social Media Sites, Leading to Clashes Between POLCE and PROTESTERSTERS. pic.twitter.com/ywnj3r0wug

– ANI (@ani) September 8, 2025

Curfew announcement
After the situation deteriorated, the Kathmandu District Administration Office immediately implemented the curfew. The curfew remained in force from 12:30 pm to 10:00 pm. This decision was taken by Chief District Officer Chhabi Rizal under Section 6 (A) of the Local Administration Act, 2028. Kathmandu district administration has imposed curfew from New Baneshwar Chowk to Bijulibzar Bridge (near Everest Hotel) located in the west area of ​​the city. The curfew has been set up in the eastern region from Min Bhawan, Shanti Nagar to Tinkun Chowk, iPlex goods in North Side to Ratna State Secondary School and Shankhamul Bridge in South.

#Watch Nepal: Thousands of People Protest in Kathmandu Against the ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Other Social Media Sites, Leading to Clashes Between Police and Protestors. pic.twitter.com/klrp1hrjqd

– ANI (@ani) September 8, 2025

Demonstration
These protesters of Generation Z have taken to the streets against the government on two major issues. There are many reasons in this, in which two are considered very important. In this, the first is a case related to corruption and nepotism and the second is being demonstrated by the government to ban social media. These issues have given rise to anger and dissatisfaction among the youth across the country.
Movement in other cities of Nepal also
Not only Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, but also in other big cities of the country, which is as follows:

• Pokhara
• Butt
• Viratnagar

In these places also the youth took placards and opposed the government’s decision and demanded transparency.

Conflict between police and protesters
In Baneshwar, many youths were seen climbing the police guard house before leaving tear gas from security forces. At the same time, the police continued to try to remove the protesters trying to enter the Parliament House. The administration has termed the situation as very stressful.

March from Maiti to Baneshwar
The protesters gathered at 9 am in Mandla in the capital Kathmandu and started a rally with placards and slogans. The rally lasted till Baneshwar, which is a major political center of Nepal. The organizers clearly stated that this is not only one day performance, but in the coming days, they will raise their voice.

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